And I'll tell you what I'll do, and that at once, before there is time for any mischief to be done.

I will just give my nephew a hint.

He can be trusted.

He is discreet.

And it will be easy for him to put down at once and discountenance any talk of the kind, or any rumour that might find its way among our youngsters." "The very thing, Eccellenza! The Marchese Ludovico will understand the thing at once.